Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)

Eden Health•Reno, NV

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing services in accordance with the patient's plan of care. This role involves managing a caseload of approximately 12-18 patients, which can vary based on patient/family needs, geography, and whether care is home-based or facility-based. The RN demonstrates competency in a wide range of nursing skills, including pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, wound care, and aseptic technique. A critical aspect of the position is applying critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment to care for patients and families facing terminal illness, addressing their physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. The RN coordinates the total Plan of Care, liaises with other health professionals, attends interdisciplinary group meetings, and initiates patient care conferences as needed. Patient and family education on their rights and responsibilities is also a key component. The Hospice Registered Nurse acts as a Case Manager, overseeing patient care from admission through discharge, ensuring equitable and beneficial resource utilization, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
One year of Hospice experience within the last 24 months
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
Proof of current CPR certification
Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Responsibilities

Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care
Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients
Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique
Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness
Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver
Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed
Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients
Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings
Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed
Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan
Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed
Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient
Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director keeping them informed of changes in condition
Manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement